In a concerning revelation from platform data, 85% of ocean-going commercial ships and offshore units scrapped in 2023, totalling 325 vessels, met their end on beaches in Bangladesh, India, or Pakistan. This data sheds light on the hazardous conditions prevalent in South Asian yards, exposing workers to risks such as explosions, injuries, toxic waste, and environmental pollution.
Tragic Toll: Worker Casualties Highlight Perils in South Asian Shipbreaking Yards
The data underscores a grim reality, revealing that in 2023 alone, six workers lost their lives during shipbreaking activities on the beach of Chattogram, Bangladesh, with an additional 19 severely injured. These incidents, often unreported, emphasize the urgent need for improved safety standards and monitoring in the shipbreaking industry.
EU Shipping Sector Under Scrutiny: Calls for Expanded Regulations on Ship Recycling
With a majority of scrapped vessels originating from East Asian and European shipping companies, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform urges increased accountability. The call for extending the EU Ship Recycling Regulation’s scope beyond flag considerations to encompass ownership reflects the need to address the environmental and safety impacts of European tonnage being dismantled in South Asia.
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